Big Top. Image shows from L to R: Geoff (John Thomson), Lizzie (Amanda Holden), Helen (Sophie Thompson). Copyright: Big Bear Films
Big Top

Big Top

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2009
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Fraught with problems and dealing with a cacophony of egos, Ring Mistress Lizzie must struggle to keep Circus Maestro going. Stars Amanda Holden, John Thomson, Sophie Thompson, Tony Robinson, Ruth Madoc and Bruce Mackinnon

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Series 1, Episode 1 - Boyfriend

Circus Maestro gets into a turf war with a rival show, just as the health and safety inspection is due. The circus is, of course, a death-trap, but luckily the inspector is more interested in chatting Lizzie up than closing the place down.

Further details

Big Top. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Patrick Baladi), Lizzie (Amanda Holden). Copyright: Big Bear Films

Circus Maestro gets into a turf war with a rival circus, just as the health and safety inspection is due. The circus is, of course, a death-trap, but luckily the inspector is more interested in chatting Lizzie up than closing the place down.

When Lizzie goes on a date with the safety inspector, the rest of the troupe are left to fend for themselves for the first time. Unfortunately this is exactly the night that the rival circus chooses to mount an attack.

Meanwhile, David the dog is kidnapped and Plonky the Clown experiments with a new act involving ferrets.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 2nd December 2009
Time
7:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Amanda Holden Lizzie
John Thomson Geoff
Sophie Thompson Helen
Tony Robinson Erasmus
Ruth Madoc Georgie
Bruce Mackinnon Boyco
Guest cast
Patrick Baladi Andy
Ross Gurney-Randall Jimmy Steed
Michael Elliott Elderly Man
Writing team
Daniel Peak Writer
Paul Mayhew-Archer Script Editor
Production team
Geoff Posner Director
John Stroud Producer
Marcus Mortimer Producer
Jed Leventhall Executive Producer
Simon Wilson Executive Producer
Mykola Pawluk Editor
James Dillon Production Designer
Sally Plum Costume Designer

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